As the fifth and final design studio, Thesis synthesizes four years of the educational experience. Each student chooses his or her area of study, scope of problem, and method of exposition. Students analyze and study their chosen problems with the aid of faculty, visiting critics, and advisors. Note: from 1961-62 through 1971-72 the fifth year design studio was named Architectural Design IV and Thesis and was assigned course numbers 531 (fall) and 532 (spring).